Resistance profiling of PIWI accessions: insights from Geisenheim university’s breeding program
Context and purpose of the study. Fungus-resistant grape varieties (PIWIs) represent a significant advancement toward more environmentally sustainable viticulture.
Microclimate manipulation: leveraging the microclimatic differences created by diverse trellis systems to investigate the metabolic plasticity of Vitis vinifera cv. Chenin blanc in a model vineyard
Field-grown crops such as grapevines, rely on ambient environmental conditions for growth and development.
Are biochemical markers the key to predicting wine aroma balance?
Wine aroma quality is a complex interplay of factors like terroir, vinification techniques, that modulate aroma compound composition.
Using gene editing to improve the hydraulic properties of grapevine roots under water stress conditions
Context and purpose of the study. Epidermal Patterning Factors are a family of small peptides that are highly conserved in the plant kingdom and are involved in several physiological and developmental processes.
New genomic techniques for sustainable management of water stress and pathogen control
Context and purpose of the study. Climate changes pose the need to develop new grapevine varieties and rootstocks that are more tolerant to stress and diseases.
Evaluation of clonal variability of phenolic compounds in Vitis vinifera L. cv. Trnjak crni grown in Croatia
Context and purpose of the study. Croatia has rich grapevine genetic resources with more than 130 native varieties preserved.
Simulating the effect of heat waves on disease-resistant varieties
Agro-ecological transition and adaptation to climate change are the two major challenges facing modern agriculture.
Back to the roots: how an underutilised biotechnological tool can support research to improve grapevine resilience against biotic stressors in an unpredictable future
Hairy roots (HRs) are a symptom of a natural genetic modification by the soil-borne phytopathogen Rhizobium rhizogenes.
The effectiveness of proximal remote sensors in plant water status evaluation of grapevine
Extensive studies have been conducted on grapevine responses to water deficit, but these responses are difficult to generalise since numerous factors can influence the response(s), including genotype, developmental stage, soil, climate, and season.
Physical-mechanical berry skin traits as additional indicators of resistance to botrytis bunch rot and grape sunburn
Climate change increasingly leads to altered growing conditions in viticulture, such as heat stress, drought or high infection pressure favoring pathogen infection.
GrapeBreed4IPM: developing sustainable solutions for viticulture through multi-actor innovation targeting breeding for integrated pest management
According to the World Economic Forum and the European Union’s Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, the loss of biodiversity and the collapse of ecosystems are major threats facing humanity in the future.
Genomics and phenomics of root system architecture in grapevine
Adapting viticulture to climate change is crucial, as it presents significant challenges for future grape production.
The selection of Vitis vinifera L. cultivars based on berry texture, iPBS genetic markers, and noble rot susceptibility analysis
The selection of a suitable grape variety (Vitis vinifera L.) for specific viticulture and oenology objectives is a considerable challenge in the context of climate change.
New training methods to manage climatic and ecological transitions in perennial fruit crops
Context and purpose. Climate change and the demand for reducing inputs, including chemical compounds, present significant challenges for perennial fruit crops like grapes and apples.
Biophysical and agronomical drivers of the distribution of Plasmopara viticola oospores in vineyard soils
Grapevine downy mildew (GDM), caused by the obligate biotroph oomycete Plasmopara viticola, is one of the most destructive diseases in viticulture.
Impact of pruning method on vegetative growth and yield
Over the past fifteen years or so, a number of theories have emerged on more or less new pruning practices.
Grapesoil: An integrated model to simulate water and nitrogen fluxes in diversified vineyards
Cover crops in vineyards bring numerous benefits, including enhanced soil health, improved water infiltration, and potential pest reduction. However, they also present risks, such as reduced vine vigour and yield due to competition for water and nutrients (Celette & Gary 2013, Garcia et al., 2018).
Reusable system for wine bottles: An analysis of acceptance among German wine consumers
Consumer demands for environmentally friendly products, including wine, are constantly increasing.
Sheep manure: An effective regenerative practice for enhancing Plavac Mali (Vitis vinifera L.) wine quality in dry-farming vineyards on Hvar island
There is an urgent need to develop protective measures for grapevines in historically significant dry-farming vineyards, particularly on Mediterranean islands.
Multicriteria assessment of 11 agroecological viticulture systems during six years
Context and purpose of the study. Modern conventional agriculture, including viticulture, relies greatly on the use of chemical inputs, especially synthetic pesticides.